I get by with a little help...

You missed a spot...


Such hard work!


Multi-tasking (riding the tricycle while attempting to mow)

A new "do"

Yes, it's true (now old news)...we cut Bo's hair. Even two weeks later I'm still looking at him searching for my baby. I miss his sweet long hair :(

The past few weeks have been BUSY! Last week we went for our 15 month check-up...the stats:
Length--32.5" (75-90%),
Weight--21.3 lbs (10%---a jump from the 5% at 12 months!!!)
HC: 19 1/2 (75-90%)

He continues to amaze us and fill our hearts with joy and laughter every day. He is saying a few words (I understand more of them than the common by-stander). He loves "ducks", "leaves", "pumpkin", "turtle", "cookie".

What a sweet, sweet age!

Now the pictures:
Before the haircut...


Patient for the first 5 minutes...




And after...

Eating with a spoon...well, maybe someday

Tryng a little yogurt...


Too much trouble...

Much easier!


MMMMMMMM.......

Is that a baby or a penguin?

We had a big Halloween beginning with our playgym party and ending with a little trick or treating. I took Bo to the Tennessee Aquarium to get a few cute pictures in the penguin exhibit (yes, I was THAT mom with a dressed up child out before lunch on Friday). We went straight to the Penguins when we got there and after a little oohing & aahhing from some on-lookers moved onto the fish. A few minutes later an aquarium staff member asked if we could return to the penguin exhibit so that the Penguin Keeper could meet Bo. Sure! THEN, they asked if we wanted to take a picture with a REAL penguin. Bo & I were taken to the back area of the exhibit where they feed & care for the penguins. We were hoping for some adorable side by side shots but the real penguins were scared of the giant stuffed penguin. According to the staff they had never seen the penguins act as they did toward Bo. It was so fun. Bo was thrilled yelling at the penguins and pointing with excitement (hmmm...I wonder why they were so scared). We had a GREAT time. Bo has NO CLUE how exciting that was for a little boy. Later in the day we happened into the local toystore where Bo placed 3rd in the costume contest behind some disturbing mummified football player and Strawberry Shortcake. We left a little high on sugar after our free GreenLife gelato. What a FUN day!!! We also had a fun trip to Dalton for some trick or treating at the Grandparents as well as Bucky's grandmother's. I cherish these days! Sorry for all the pictures.








At PlayGym...





And Piano time with Granny...Bo managed to find the rap music setting on the keyboard.

Beach trip...

Here are some pictures of last week's trip to the beach. Let me just say that Bo has been to the beach more times this past year than Bucky & I have in our 4 years of marriage. It has been fun to watch him "evolve" over the year. This was a very fun trip with Bo. He was fearless towards the ocean and loved the birds, sand, and most importantly, SNACKS!!!! You have never seen a 14 month old eat as much as Bo. He points to his food and says, "mmmmm". He is so funny!

Getting ready for a bike ride (notice the hand stuck in the Snack Trap). Safety Dad Bucky made Bo wear a helmet in the trailer.



Enjoying a little ice cream...

And a few more snacks!

A little taste of Fall

We've had a full, busy, sweet month as Bo literally grows and changes before our eyes what seems daily. He is so funny and a true joy. Here are some pictures...I'll post more later today of our week at the beach.

Our trip to the Pumpkin patch. Ever since Bo has been running around saying "pumpkin" with excitement at every pumpkin in sight.







Earlier in the month...
Our first trip to the zoo...


Fun at the Creative Discovery Museum (the last picture is right before Bo decided to "blow bubbles" in the water---you should have seen the looks I got as my child kept dunking his face over and over).



Then some "get naked and eat spaghetti" time...a new tradition thanks to my college roommate K.Austin's hilarious stories of this family tradition at her house.



Fun with stickers.


Have I mentioned how incredibly sweet this time is right now? I am SO thankful for Bo and praise God daily for blessing us with such a sweet child.

Update...

Here are a few pictures of our past month...Bo is nearly 14 months and a WILD little boy. We laugh a lot and are amazed every single day as he comprehends his world just a little more than the day before. Bucky started school this month as well as a new job. Both seem to be going well for him! Our family is blessed.

Here are a few pictures...
Bo enjoying a "Bo Pop" (a frozen yogurt tube---He LOVES THEM!)


Helping daddy "wash the car"...pretty sure he ingested more soap than he actually put on the car.


Loving his birthday firetruck from the Broadrick's. This was a day that I turned my head for a second and when I turned around Bo was in the firetruck...I could not figure out for the life of me how he got in...now I know he is a climber!!!


My child sleeps just like me...


Bo enjoying the Dalton homecoming parade with his PawPaw...he didn't quite understand the throwing candy. The first few times he picked the candy up and threw it back. By the end of the parade he finally figured it all out and started waving, blowing kisses, and grabbing up candy (not that eat could eat any of it).

Beautiful Emily Broadrick with her handsome driver.